When push comes to shove, Canadians know how to rally—with a bagel, a flight path, and a well-placed moose in the snow. In response to Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats (and his offhand musing about making Canada the 51st state), patriotic creativity is taking center stage. Montreal bagels are going red and white, pilots are sketching Maple Leafs in the sky, and coffee lovers are rebranding the Americano as the “Canadiano.” Even the Super Bowl is getting the cold shoulder. If diplomacy fails, at least Canada’s got cider, snow art, and national pride to keep warm.
Why does this matter in Minot? Canadians are both our friends, family, and tourists in our town. And it seems President Trump’s trade war is stirring up some sentiments — and now actions — that may not necessarily be good for Minot. Time will tell.
